Foreign Policy

Reopening of Iran’s embassy in Syria on agenda: Foreign Ministry

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has stated that the reopening of the country’s embassy in the Syrian capital of Damascus is “high on the agenda". Esmaeil Baqaei added that the diplomatic mission will resume its activities once the “necessary conditions” are met.

President Pezeshkian to visit Egypt for D-8 summit

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson has stated that President Masoud Pezeshkian will take part in the forthcoming summit of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation in Cairo, Egypt.

Iran Leader: End of resistance a ‘misconception’

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has emphasized that the belief held by the United States, the Israeli regime, and some of their allies regarding the end of resistance is entirely mistaken.

Iranian official do not rule out issuing a death sentence for Netanyahu over Gaza war crimes

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs has stated it is “not impossible” to issue a death sentence for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the war crimes he committed against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Ambassador: Iranian Embassy in Syria to reopen soon

The Iranian ambassador to Syria has announced that Iran’s Embassy will resume its activities soon following the establishment of a new government in the Arab country.

Syria facing tough test: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that Syria is facing a difficult test, highlighting threats posed by terror groups like al-Qaeda and Daesh as well as the Israeli-US onslaught.

UN Envoy: Over 6 Million Afghans Reside in Iran 

Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Amir Saeed Iravani, said that over 6 million Afghan nationals currently live in Iran, with an annual cost exceeding 10 billion dollars, while the international community has been largely indifferent to this urgent issue. 

Iran, Qatar, UAE FMs call for halt to Israeli Attacks on Syria 

The foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar have called for an immediate cessation of the Israeli attacks on Syria's infrastructure. 

Iran’s president says regional developments demonstrate Israel’s exploitation of discord within Muslims

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that what is happening in West Asia indicates that Israel is exploiting differences among Islamic states to attack Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.

Iran urges mobilization to stop Israel’s attacks on Syria

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has called on the international community to take immediate action to prevent further Israeli strikes against Syria, which have caused widespread damage to both defense and civilian infrastructures.

UK has blood of Syrians on its hands: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has described as hypocritical the recent comments by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy about the ongoing developments in Syria. Esmaeil Baqaei stated that the blood of Syrians is on the hands of the United Kingdom that contributed to the creation and expansion of Daesh in the region.

Iran denies rumors of $42 million theft from Syria embassy following Assad’s fall

Iran’s Embassy in Syria has dismissed claims that $42 million, allocated by Tehran for the Syrian and Lebanese people in the face of the Israeli aggressions, was stolen.

Iran’s Zarif attributes Assad downfall to ‘arrogance, failure to achieve political agreement’

Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's fall was rooted in his ‘arrogance’ following military victories over armed groups and his failure to convert the victories into a comprehensive political agreement and inclusive government.

Iran Leader: US, Israel orchestrated events in Syria

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has asserted that the primary architects behind the recent developments in Syria that led to the toppling of Bashar al-Assad’s government are the US and Israel.

Iran advocates for Syrian-led dialogue, stability

The spokesperson for Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Ebrahim Rezaei, emphasized Tehran’s support for a Syrian-led resolution to the ongoing crisis in Syria.

Iran pursuing national interests in Syria after overthrow of Assad: Gov’t spokesperson

The spokeswoman for Iran’s government, Fatemeh Mohajerani, stressed the need to restore minimal security in Syria for Iran to establish contacts with the groups currently governing the country.

Iran condemns continued Israeli attacks on Syrian infrastructure, Golan Heights

The spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baqaei, has strongly condemned Israel’s repeated attacks on Syrian infrastructure over the past days and the occupation of more areas in the Golan Heights.

Syrian army’s inability to counter militants was surprising: Iran’s FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi disclosed that Tehran had alerted the Syrian government about an impending offensive by militants before it was launched. Still, the Syrian army was “surprisingly” incapable of countering the lightning onslaught.

Pres. Pezeshkian: Syrians must decide their country’s fate

Iran's President emphasized that the future of Syria, including its political and governance systems, must be determined solely by its people.

Iran confirms Damascus embassy staff safe, condemns raid on diplomatic mission

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has stressed that following recent developments in Syria, necessary measures have been taken to ensure the security of the employees of Tehran's embassy in Damascus, and that the ambassador and embassy staff are in complete safety.

Only Syrians responsible for determining future without foreign meddling: Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement following the fall of the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad, stressing that determining Syria’s future and making decisions about its destiny are solely the responsibility of the Syrian people, without any destructive interference or external imposition.

Iranian staff evacuate Syrian embassy: Spokesperson

Iranian diplomats in Damascus left the embassy before members of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) stormed it on Sunday, reports Tehran Times, citing Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei.

UK tops list of countries inflaming insecurity, instability across globe: Iran

Iran has dismissed “deceptive and divisive” remarks by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy against Tehran, saying the United Kingdom tops the list of states stoking insecurity and instability in the world.

Israel, militant groups seek to turn Syria into ‘terrorist hub’: Iran’s FM

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that Israel and its allied armed groups seek to turn Syria into a center of “terrorism and threat” against the whole region.

Iran denies embassy evacuation in Damascus, reiterates support for Syria

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denied reports of evacuating its embassy in Damascus amid ongoing conflicts between the Syrian army and the armed opposition groups.

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